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"The first room smelled like puke but then they offered an upgrade to the top floor room for $40/night which was great!
But one morning we went down and saw a delicious looking buffet. Thinking it would be around$40-50 for each of us we went for it. It ended up being $79/ person plus an additi..."

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"When we arrived at the hotel we were immediately greeted by a uniformed employee who asked if we needed help with our baggage. The front desk personnel were excellent and accommodated our request.
The concierge were so friendly and helped us by booking up our tours, dinner reservations etc.
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"Great and very helpful conciser service. Located central that you can walk to everything in Union square and close to Bart. It was fun experience to ride a bus and trolley that stop 1 minute walk from the hotel. Their gym is clean and good. I had a decent workout every day. When you are back to y..."

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"Awesome property! We arrived early and the room type we reserved wasn't ready yet. Instead of making us wait for our room the hotel offered us an upgraded room that was immediately available plus free wi-fi! Excellent service."

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"A night at the Opera to watch Puccini's "Madama Butterfly" topped off with a stay at Le Meridien. We checked in late, and were given a 15th floor room with a view of the bay. The view was great! We could spot the Bay Bridge with its beautiful lights, Coitt Tower, Embarcadero and the Transamerica ..."

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"This hotel is very cozy and the staff are both helpful and welcoming. The rooms are smaller, but the appliances, beds and bathroom were all very modern, clean and comfortable. This hotel has a lot of heart for a low price. I loved my stay. "

Top San Francisco neighbourhoods

South of Market

Once the center of the dotcom bubble, South of Market, just south of downtown San Francisco, still supports some tech companies, but nowadays has a more eclectic atmosphere. It’s full of art galle…

Once the center of the dotcom bubble, South of Market, just south of downtown San Francisco, still supports some tech companies, but nowadays has a more eclectic atmosphere. It’s full of art galleries and museums - the SOMArts Cultural Center is one of the most innovative. Catch a baseball game if the Giants are home, or look out over the beautiful San Francisco Bay at the natural Bay Front Park.

Financial District - Ferry Building

The heart-racing epicenter of business in San Francisco, the Financial District has a stunning skyline of gleaming high-rises – the Transamerica Pyramid is an icon of the city. All of this gives w…

The heart-racing epicenter of business in San Francisco, the Financial District has a stunning skyline of gleaming high-rises – the Transamerica Pyramid is an icon of the city. All of this gives way to the palm-trees of the Embarcadero, an epic avenue that gives you perfect views of San Francisco Bay. Take a walk down to the Beaux Arts-style Ferry Building, which houses cool cafes and an artisan food market.

Fisherman's Wharf

The most exciting waterfront district in San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf is home to Pier 39, where sea lions flap happily about in the sun while visitors chow down on chowder, look at the sharks …

The most exciting waterfront district in San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf is home to Pier 39, where sea lions flap happily about in the sun while visitors chow down on chowder, look at the sharks in the Aquarium of the Bay, and hop on amusement rides. Mingle with the surging crowds amid the restaurants of Ghirardelli Square, or wander over to Hyde Street Pier to see the historic ships anchored there.

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Exploring San Francisco

Northern California's largest city, San Francisco, is most famous for its Golden Gate Bridge, world-class dining, and status as one of the most progressive cities in the United States. Several sprawling suburbs may belong to the San Francisco Bay area, but San Francisco proper is actually a compact city on the Pacific Ocean and its namesake bay.

Accommodations in San Francisco

There is a range of options for all travellers such as Wifi equipped amenities, gym, fitness centres, and complimentary breakfast. The most popular hotel in San Francisco is the Sumner House SF, which has been booked 5 times from our Hotels.com verified guests. Our guests also highly recommended Hotel Griffon in San Francisco as it has been reserved 5 times.

Sightseeing in San Francisco

The exciting area of South of Market (or SoMa as it’s more commonly known) offers an abundance of great hotels, fabulous attractions and a vibrant nightlife that make it a top destination for those visiting San Francisco. The bubble may have burst for the many dot-com boom companies that once populated this area, but it opened the doors for a range of fantastic development, which has led to this being one the best neighborhoods to visit in all of California.

Transportation in San Francisco

San Francisco's public transit network is said to be more extensive than that of any other American city west of Chicago. San Francisco Municipal Railway, or MUNI, operates the city's famous cable cars and trolleys, as well as more conventional buses and the Metro subway. The Caltrain rail network travels between San Francisco and San Jose, while the BART network links the city with Berkeley, Oakland, and both major Bay Area airports. Cycling and walking across the city's hilly streets provides quite a workout.